What Does This Program Offer?

Want to learn to play guitar? Want to become a better cook? Want to stay active with yoga or basketball? The General Interest program allows Niagara residents to take part in fun, informative classes to learn and participate in a variety of skills and activities. Courses are available for all age groups, including some specifically for children.

Who Should Take This Program

You should take this program if you:

Are a Niagara Region resident

Have an interest in one of the courses offered

Are able to participate on the scheduled days and times

What Can I Do With This Program?

As part of the General Interest program, you child will be able to:

Learn Spanish

Take a Zumba class

Learn to quilt

Learn Adobe Photoshop

Learn the basics of Floral Design

And much, much more

FAQ

Is there access for the physically challenged?

Persons with physical disabilities are encouraged to inquire about accessibility at the time of registration..

Are there any holidays that result in classes being cancelled?

Classes will not be offered on Family Day (Feb 17, 2020), March Break (March 16-20, 2020) and Easter (April 10-13, 2020)

What will happen when a class is cancelled or a refund is requested?

100% refunds for classes that are cancelled due to low enrollment will be issued within 10 business days after registration closes.

Refunds will be granted prior to the SECOND scheduled class, however, a charge of $15.00 will be deducted to offset registration costs

The District School Board of Niagara reserves the right to terminate, combine or transfer to another school, any courses in which enrollment falls below the acceptable level

Requests for refunds must be directed to the local General Interest site supervisor

Registration receipts must accompany all refund requests

All classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be made up at the end of the session

What if you are interested in teaching a general interest course?

Please complete the Application for Interest Course Evening School Staff form and then return either by mail to LIfetimeLearning, 535 Lake Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N4H7 or by email attachment to LifetimeLearning@dsbn.org using the subject line: General Interest Instructor Application.

Activity Disclaimer:

It is recommended that you consult your health professional if you have any exercise or health concerns. In choosing to participate in the activity, you agree that, to your knowledge, you have no limiting conditions that would preclude activity of this nature.

When Do I Register?

Online registration:
January 6 - 29 2020

Walk-in, phone and mail registration:
January 13 - 29 2020.

Walk-In registration night:
February 3, 2020 - On-Site Registration available from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the school where the course is to be held. Cash, cheque or money order are accepted methods of payment.. NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SITE.